When the Boston Celtics arrived at their team hotel in New York Thursday, Jayson Tatum was waiting to greet his teammates.

Without their superstar Jayson Tatum due to his Achilles Tendon rupture and quick surgery, the Celtics found life with ball movement and fight. Sam Hauser also returned to the rotation after an ankle sprain kept him out for multiple games,

Jayson Tatum is sidelined for Game 6 against the Knicks due to a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered in Game 4, requiring season-ending surgery. Despite his absence, Tatum's presence inspires the Celtics,